Category “self defense”

A team of FAST Defense instructors will be in Midland, Michigan Sunday, February 22nd, 2015 to instruct an adult self protection course. FAST Defense teaches Award Winning assertiveness and self protection skills. In a fun and safe environment, this dynamic 3 hr. program effectively teaches: § Awareness skills that allow you to detect a potential […]

Knife Fighting takedown variation – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise shows a takedown with a knee to the head, a cut to the hand, and a lock.

A step in the right direction – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise demonstrates a variation for a takedown by stepping on the foot.

Knife Fighting takedown – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise shows a parry and a takedown, with a finish.

The forearm parry and the difference when using a blade on the outer edge vs. the inner edge – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise demonstrates a forearm parry and explains the difference between blade position when countering your […]

The difference in your hand position- As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise explains the difference between two hand positions while checking your opponent.

Three-count drill – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise shows a drill for defending a knife attack, slashing at the hand, moving off the attackers line, checking the arm.

From shield to a presser – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise or Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise shows a drill for defending a knife attack, turning your shield arm into a presser to go on the offense.

Put your blade on – As demonstrated by Brian R. VanCise of Instinctive Response Training during a seminar held in Grand Blanc, Michigan, November 9, 2014. VanCise shows a basic drill for defending a knife attack.

In this video Sigung Ambrose teaches students a very basic, yet significant technique – at Clinics in the Park 7. Clinics in the Park 7 is an annual event held in Brownstown, Michigan, to expose martial artists, and those individuals at the beginning level that are interested in trying martial arts, to multiple styles. At […]